Episode 140: Hobbies (Redux)

Two years ago (almost to the day), we published an episode on hobbies, which has been one of our favorites. Hobbies are so important to self-care and so prone to falling prey to perfectionism that wanted to present it again. Perfectionism can get in the way of starting or enjoying hobbies. This week Shannon and Janine talk about  their hobbies (and attempted hobbies) and share strategies for getting past perfectionism so you can enjoy your hobbies. Discussion topics include: • How every hobby Shannon’s had has been marred by perfectionism • How perfectionism can get in the way of starting and enjoying a new hobby • The fact that new hobbies usually have to be bad before they can get good • How Shannon inspired Janine to start knitting fourteen years ago (spoiler alert: only one of them is still knitting) • Process versus results in doing hobbies (like knitting) • Janine’s 12-year adventure with Barbara Walker’s Learn-to-Knit Afghan • Why starting a hobby by shopping can be a mistake • How Shannon is managing to stick with her latest hobby: Learning Portuguese • How guided lessons can help provide structure to make learning a new hobby fun • Figuring what counts as engaging in your hobby when you’re starting out • How frequent practice can make learning a new hobby easier Be sure to check out the show notes at www.gettingtogoodenough.com for great links and photos!

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A podcast about overcoming perfectionism so you can do more of what you love. Your hosts are: Janine Adams, a Certified Professional Organizer, who is naturally good at good enough and Shannon Wilkinson, a Life Coach and recovering perfectionist who is learning to be better at good enough. Together they share tips, techniques and stories from their organizing and coaching practices, as well as their own lives, to help you find more peace, have less angst and take more action.